Pad Thai

Ingredients

For 2 servings

• 3 ounces packaged rice noodles (or rice sticks)
• 2 teaspoons oil (such as peanut oil or avocado oil)
• 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
• 8 ounces medium-sized shrimp (shelled and deveined)
• 2 ounces fried firm tofu (cut into slices (optional))
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg white (you can use the whole egg if you prefer)
• 5 ounces bean sprouts
• 1 ounces Chinese chives (or scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths)
• 1 tablespoons crushed peanuts
• lime wedges (for serving)
• basil (optional for garnish)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce (Thai Kitchen brand for gluten free)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or more, to taste)